5 Interlude Owen/Mobius
Owen was waiting outside Nova Prime's office. He wanted to be with Sylvie and Peter, but had to do some paperwork with Nova Prime nonetheless. It was his fault. Poor Peter. He remembered Sylvie's face when she asked if he would be alive. It was a special expression that Loki's variants had. Loki's facial expression that can be broken with a single word. The expression on Loki's face over the chasm before he throws himself into the void at Odin's words. It was a miracle that Peter lived so long. He should die. Yet he was alive.
Owen didn't care that Gamora and Nebula were heroines on The Sacred Timeline. He didn't care if they had valuable information. He only saw the blood of this innocent child and let Sylvie kill them. They deserved it. Owen could understand a lot. Sam had more blood on his hands than they did. Here, however, they have gone a step too far. How could they hurt this child?
Suddenly the door opened.
Owen entered. Nova Prime looked at him sadly and gently led him to the chair in front of her desk. She placed her hand on his back in a silent gesture of comfort. She always took special care of her citizens.
"Heard what happened. My men just took the bodies of criminals. What about Prince Loki's family?" Nova Prime asked.
"They went to Asgard for help. I found out that Loki is on Earth. I want to go there. Though I don't know where to go. Whether to Earth or Asgad," Owen replied tiredly.
"I think you should notify Prince Loki of these events and convey my invitation to Xandar to him. I want to talk to him. Our spies have found Ronan's ship. While officially the Kree Empire is still neutral towards Thanos, Ronan fully supports him. About Thanos. there is still no word. Not about the infinity stones, "said Nova Prime.
"Where is Ronan located?" Owen asked.
"Kylos" Nova Prime replied.
Kylos. Drax's home planet. Mention of The Guardians of Galaxy. They will not rise now. Sylvie murdered Gamora and Nebula. Another change in this timeline.
"Was there a slaughter there?" Owen asked.
"Not yet. They've only just got there. Thanos is still gone. They may be waiting for him," Nova Prime replied.
"I understand Xandar is afraid to intervene in this case," Owen replied.
"I have to protect my people. Thanos has already allied with Ronan. The Kree Empire doesn't want to ally with Thanos, but I suspect they will. I need to speak to Prince Loki immediately," Nova Prime replied. There was desperation in her eyes.
"I understand. Nevertheless, I want to save Kylos," Owen replied.
At least he might have erased a bit of his red book, as Natasha Romanoff had called it. He could meet Thanos there. And deal with him once and for all. Kill him for what he did to Loki. But first torture. Owen didn't know what to do. Go to Earth to Loki? Go to Asgard to the dying Peter and Sylvie? Or to Kylos to save them and face Loki's nightmare? There were so many possibilities. Too bad Stella wasn't here. Owen missed her already. Her common sense impressed him very much.
"I can see that you are determined. It cannot be an official intervention. I don't need any political problems. It will be a small strike force. Rhomann Dey and a few people will go with you. He will also get the information. But it will have to be kept secret. If you were caught, deny that you acted officially. The action was taken without my consent, "replied Nova Prime and began preparing the orders. Owen watched her hand which so quickly was writing on screen.
Yes, it was necessary.
Owen will meet Thanos.
And it would kill him slowly and painfully.
Peter was safe in Asgard.
They will heal him there.
Frigga will not leave an innocent child without help.
Owen didn't want to think what would happen if Peter died.
He imagined Loki's destroyed state after his mother died in the cell. Torn hair, a bleeding foot, and hiding the pain behind a mocking smile. Scream and howl after dead Frigga.
Loki and Sylvie would be in that state.
His. Damn. Fault!
Why couldn't he have foreseen it?
He knew everything once. Now he knew nothing. The freedom Loki and Sylvie brought cost dearly The Time Keepers kept everything in check. Everything was known. Yet it was wrong.
Freedom was really expensive.
May it not cost Peter Parker's life.
Another memory flashed before Owen's eyes.
Loki was in TVA prison clothes and sat down at a table in the theater of time. Owen or rather Agent Mobius was manipulating him very much in this conversation. However, he remembered a particular lie he had told Loki.
That Loki is not dangerous.
A real insolence.
Variants of Loki have always been dangerous. Especially when someone they loved was threatened or dead. When they had a broken mind through their fear and self-hatred. When they had no hope. When they wanted to prove themselves.
The truth was, Loki was the most dangerous Variant.
Loki, who has always eluded his role on The Sacred Timeline.
Owen did not regret the death of either Gamora or Nebula.
They made one mistake.
They hurt to the child that belonged to Owen's little, weird family. It was an unforgivable crime. They were lucky Sylvie preferred to kill them quickly.
One of the best and most selfless hearts on The Sacred Timeline. And they smashed his head without the slightest resistance! He didn't want to know how Loki would react to this.
At least Peter had a chance to live.
However, Owen's remorse gnawed.
He will kill Thanos.
He will do it.
He knew neither Sylvie nor Loki would blame him for this. Loki was too sensible for that. He didn't even blame Jane Foster or Thor for his mother's death. Sylvie, on the other hand, was action-oriented, and she saw all the blame immediately in Gamora and Nebula.
He knew one thing.
If Peter recovers, Owen will owe him the best care in the world. For what he suffered. Poor child who deserved all the prestige and wealth of the royal family.
And worried he didn't fit.
A precious, selfless heart.
The complete opposite of Owen.
If TVA would erased Peter Parker's memory, they still couldn't make him be the right agent.
Peter might not remember anything.
However, his heart would not allow any variant to be hurt.
"I see you've been thinking. Go to Rhomann Dey, he'll tell you the details of the mission. He's also outraged at what happened. He's a father himself. Thanos' daughters are dead. We will officially announce this to give hope to everyone in the galaxy. Princess Sylvie of Asgard will be honored by Xandar as a hero, " Nova Prime told Owen, who finished his thoughts.
"You want this to reach Thanos' ears, don't you?" Owen asked.
"Well, a politician can have several goals. I am honestly grateful that these nasty women are dead and I admire the Asgardian fighting skill. And yes, I want Thanos to know that," Nova Prime said and escorted Owen to the exit.
An amazing woman.
Owen had a soft spot for such.
If he hadn't fallen in love with Stella, he would certainly have done so with Nova Prime.
Somewhere at the bottom of his heart was an old memory of the sensual Amora.
After going to Kylos, Owen wanted to go back to his wife. Destroy the Hydra. Take Loki, Sylvie and Peter to Jets ski.
They could live peacefully in Owen's timeline.
They would be a good little family.
Owen pictured Sylvie, Loki and Peter on the couch watching a Disney movie. And he and Stella make them snacks. They are safe and happy.
But first there was a Titan to torture and kill.